Montessori Research Library

Researchers are increasingly contributing to the body of knowledge about Montessori education. In the AMS Research Library, you will find scholarly resources curated from a range of platforms.
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Dissertations and theses

vetted by college and university faculty for appropriate research methods and conclusions.

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

the foundation of scholarly research because they are considered to be the most rigorous and valid sources of information.

White papers

authored by members of the AMS Research Committee that address issues of importance to Montessorians.

Action research projects

reporting on research designed and conducted by practitioners to solve an immediate problem or improve their own practice.

Conference handouts

from research-related workshops and posters at The Montessori Event.

Research Library

Using a Creativity-Focused Science Program to Foster General Creativity in Young Children: A Teacher Action Research Study

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Classroom Assessment, Early Childhood, Montessori Practice,

Using a Creativity-Focused Science Program to Foster General Creativity in Young Children: A Teacher Action Research Study
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Toward an Improved Model of Education: Maria Montessori, Karl Popper, and the Evolutionary Epistemology of Human Learning

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Toward an Improved Model of Education: Maria Montessori, Karl Popper, and the Evolutionary Epistemology of Human Learning
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The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom
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School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program
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Public Perceptions of Montessori Education

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Public Perceptions of Montessori Education
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Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice,

Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation
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Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools
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Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability

Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Global Initiatives, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability
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Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems
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Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Public Montessori, Public Schools,

Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools
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Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers

Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers
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Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students
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Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools

Classroom Assessment, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools
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Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Reading and Math Instruction for Third Grade African American Students in Urban Elementary Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Elementary, Outcomes, Public Montessori,

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Reading and Math Instruction for Third Grade African American Students in Urban Elementary Schools
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Montessori Research Library

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Using a Creativity-Focused Science Program to Foster General Creativity in Young Children: A Teacher Action Research Study

Toward an Improved Model of Education: Maria Montessori, Karl Popper, and the Evolutionary Epistemology of Human Learning

The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom

School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program

Public Perceptions of Montessori Education

Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability

Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems

Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools

Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers

Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students

Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools

Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Reading and Math Instruction for Third Grade African American Students in Urban Elementary Schools

We Need Your Research

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